WINNER OF THE SHARKS MEMBERSHIP DRAW

JESSE PAKINGA-LAWSON - Willowpark Primary School

Congratulations to Jesse, an avid year 2 Touch player for the Willowpark Warriors at the Sharks Glenfield Touch Module who has won the TRIP FOR 2 TO THE GOLD COAST, ACCOMMODATION AND AIRFARES INCLUDED !!!  All Sharks members were automatically entered into the draw.  A huge thank you to GO HOLIDAYS sponsors of Sharks Sports, who provide an excellent service and competitive pricing for all group / family bookings.
 

NZ Sharks Touch - Winners of the Inaugural Sharks Challenge Cup 2009

Sharks return from the Gold Coast as victors of the Sharks Challenge Cup 2009 against the South Queensland Sharks representative Touch teams in what turned out to be a nail biter right down to the last 2 games.  Click on the Touch website for more information.

SHARKS GOES GLOBAL - Donation appreciated in Zambia

Sharks Sports proudly support not only local community initiatives but go global for the first time.  Sue Smith from Red Beach School has returned from a trip to Zambia where she recently took part in the ChildFund Global Schools programme.  

ChildFund Global Schools is a genuine two way exchange of information, ideas and experiences between schools in the developing world and New Zealand. The aim of ChildFund Global Schools is to help boost the quality of education in developing countries like Zambia while exposing Kiwi teachers and schools to the issues facing developing countries.

Sharks Sports Trust donated Soccer balls to Sue to hand out to the children who are Soccer crazy.  Sue Smith reports:  "Hi Sandi, I'm back from Zambia and want to tell you how much the balls were appreciated. Because our group were split across 4 schools and there were so many balls, it was decided to share them. To say that they were popular would be a huge understatement! With the World Cup coming up next year in nearby South Africa, football fanaticism is reaching new heights and the kids couldn't wait to start practising.
 
The photos show a group of very happy boys and Madame Chabula Mweshi.  She would like me to pass on her thanks for your gift and I'm sure the children do too.
 
We can't change everything but we can change some things. Thank you for making a difference for these children.
 
Regards
 
Sue Smith"

SHARKS TRANS TASMAN

TOUCH CHALLENGE 2009

 
The inaugural Trans Tasman Touch Challenge between Sharks New Zealand and South Queensland Sharks will be held on the Gold Coast, Australia on October 6 - October 11 this year.
Nine Sharks New Zealand touch teams from U13’s through to Over 45’s will participate in club games along the Gold Coast as a build up to the ‘Sharks Challenge’ that will be played between the NZ and Queensland Sharks Representative teams on Saturday October 10.
Sharks Sports Club, Orewa boasts New Zealands largest touch membership with approximately 3000 members with 7 touch competitions operating over the North Harbour region.
 
New Zealand Sharks will take to the Gold Coast what could possibly be one of the biggest touch tours ever! 
 
Sharks Sports has always been based around families.  Sharks touch, and this tour to the Gold Coast is a great example of this as there are many parents travelling and playing alongside their children in respective age group teams.
An example of this is the Enosa Family - Riki with his daughters Ashlynn and Mikayla have been involved with Sharks from its inception.  Ashlynn and Mikayla have both come through the grades of touch with Sharks, leading them both to provincial representation and for Ashlynn National representation.  Riki is no slouch at the game either representing also at a national level and is well known in the community and throughout touch for his passion and committment for the sport.  The family orientated concept has attracted support from National celebrities such as the Osborne Family, with Glen, Kylee, Ariaana and Mako all representing Sharks in Touch.

The Trust is multi-sport with Softball, Netball and 7 Aside Soccer not to mention Sports Holiday Programmes.  The organization has recently completed their clubrooms based on Victor Eaves Park, Orewa & are now rated as one of the top Multi-Sport organizations in NZ providing a blueprint to other sports organizations.

UPCOMING 

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SHARKS COMMUNITY SPORTS CLUB - OPEN FOR OUTCATERING AND FUNCTIONS

The Sharks Community Sports Club was opened by the Rodney District Council Mayor 10th September.  
The club will house the existing Sharks Sports codes – Soccer, Netball, Soccer and Touch.  All other user groups of Victor Eaves Park will have access to the storage, brand new changing rooms & board room for meetings & events.  

The concept of the multi-sport and community facility supports local councils, regional sports and SPARCS aims to 'take the politics out of sport' and consolidate resources for the benefits of each sport and the local community.

The club will not only provide a venue to the user groups of the park but also offer a central and functional venue for other groups in the community to be utilized for functions and meetings.

A restaurant / bar operation plus tuckshop will be open to the general public each weekday whilst outcatering is also available.

Contact or enquiries for functions, presentations, conferences & other bookings :  enquiries@sharkssports.co.nz